MX2012003802A

MX2012003802A - Poly-metal hose reel water system.

Info

Publication number: MX2012003802A
Application number: MX2012003802A
Authority: MX
Inventors: Peter Arcati
Original assignee: Ames True Temper Inc
Priority date: 2011-04-08
Filing date: 2012-03-29
Publication date: 2012-10-26
Also published as: CN102730495A; AU2012201033A1; CN102730495B

Abstract

An inlet conduit assembly for a hose reel assembly includes a clip assembly that is structured to be accessible from the outer side of the frame assembly. The clip assembly is structured to be operated without the use of tools. The clip assembly, essentially, prevents the inlet conduit assembly from being moved axially once installed. In this configuration, a user may quickly and easily actuate the clip assembly to release or engage the inlet conduit assembly. Thus, a user may quickly and easily remove the inlet conduit assembly.

Description

POLYETHYLENE HOSE REEL WATER SYSTEM FIELD OF THE INVENTION This invention relates to hose reels and, more specifically, to an input assembly that can be easily accessed.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION A hose reel typically includes a portable frame assembly that supports a basket assembly. The basket assembly has a central drum and two end bushings. The basket assembly is structured so that it has a hose winding around it and is rotatably coupled to the frame assembly. The basket assembly also includes one or more structured conduits for attaching an external hose to the hose of the basket assembly. A conduit, the conduit of the basket assembly, has an inlet end positioned along the axis of rotation of the basket assembly and includes a distal end extending through the drum body such that the basket hose is can attach to it The basket assembly conduit rotates with the basket. A second conduit, the inlet conduit, provides the connection with the external supply hose. The inlet conduit has a first end and a second end. The second end is structured to be positioned within the conduit entry of the basket assembly and is positioned along the axis of rotation of the basket assembly. The first end of the inlet conduit extends from the basket assembly, and can extend from the frame assembly, and is structured to engage the outer hose. Typically, the first end of the inlet duct generally extends at a right angle to the second end of the inlet duct. The second end of the inlet conduit is positioned within the basket conduit thereby creating a water passage extending from the outer hose, through the inlet conduit, through the conduit of the basket assembly and into the interior of the basket. the hose of the basket assembly. To resist water leakage, the second end of the inlet duct typically includes one or more o-rings structured to engage the inner surface of the duct of the basket assembly.

When the hose of the basket assembly is wound around the drum, the basket assembly conduit rotates with the basket about the axis of rotation and the inlet duct remains substantially stationary. In this configuration, the O-rings are subject to wear since the O-rings are the elements at the interface between the inlet conduit and the basket assembly conduit. As such, the hose reel is typically structured to allow a user to separate the inlet conduit and the basket assembly conduit by allowing the inlet conduit to be removed. Once removed, the user can access the o-rings of the inlet duct for replacement. The hose reel, however, must also include a device for keeping the inlet duct and basket assembly conduit in place during normal use.

Various coupling devices are known in the current art. Initially, the coupling devices were not structured to allow the user to separate the conduit entrance conduit from the basket assembly. Such coupling devices were typically structured snap-fit or snap fasteners for coupling the inlet conduit to the hose reel frame assembly and substantially restrict the movement of the inlet conduit. As the manufacturers learned that users wanted to replace the damaged O-rings, the removable clips came into use. These clips, however, have been placed in hard-to-reach locations, e.g., between a basket assembly bushing and the frame assembly. Such coupling devices typically required the use of two hands and / or the use of tools for decoupling.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION An assembly of the inlet conduit for a hose reel assembly as recited in the claims below includes a clasp assembly that is structured to be accessible from the exterior side of the frame assembly. In addition, the snap assembly is structured so that it can be operated without the use of tools. In this configuration, a user can quickly and easily activate the snap assembly to release or engage the input conduit. Therefore, a user can quickly and easily remove the inlet duct in such a way that the O-rings can be replaced or for other reasons. In addition, when the user wishes to install the inlet duct, the installation is also easily achieved.

In one embodiment, the snap assembly includes a pivoting snap body having a snap structure that is preferably two fingers as tweezers. The body is coupled to the frame assembly of the hose reel is structured to pivot. The fingers of the brooch structure extend in the same general plane as in which the body of the brooch pivots. The inlet duct, which is preferably a circular tube, includes a broach retention groove extending at least partially circumferentially around it. When the inlet duct is fully inserted into the basket assembly conduit, the broach retention slot is positioned in the plane of rotation of the broach body. Therefore, the body of the clasp can be pivoted between a first position, wherein the clasp structure does not engage the snap-retaining groove of the body of the inlet conduit, and a second position, wherein the snap structure it engages the snap-retaining groove of the conduit body. When the snap structure engages the snap-retaining groove of the body of the inlet duct, the inlet duct is essentially prevented from moving axially. That is, when the snap structure engages the snap-retaining groove of the inlet duct body, the inlet duct and basket assembly duct form a passage from the side side of the hose reel to an outlet the surface of the basket.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS A complete understanding of the invention can be gained from the following description of the preferred embodiments when read in conjunction with the accompanying drawings in which: Figure 1 is an isometric view of a hose reel assembly.

Figure 2 is a cross-sectional side view of an assembly of the inlet conduit coupled to a hose reel.

Figure 3 is an exploded isometric view of an assembly of the inlet duct.

Figure 4 is a front cross-sectional view of the assembly of a snap.

Figure 5 is a side view of an alternative embodiment.

Figure 6 is an isometric view of the alternative snap member.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION As used in this document, "coupled" means a link between two or more elements, either direct or indirect, whenever a link occurs.

As used in this document, "directly coupled" means that two elements are directly in contact with one another.

As used herein, "fixedly coupled" or "fixed" means that two or more components are coupled to move as one while maintaining a relative constant orientation between them. The fixed components may or may not be directly coupled.

As used in this document, the word "unitary" means that a component is created as a single piece or unit. That is, a component that includes parts that are created separately and then coupled together as a unit is not a "unitary" component or body.

As used herein, "temporarily coupled" means that two or more components are coupled in a manner that allows the components to be easily decoupled without damaging the components.

As used herein, "corresponds" indicates that two structural components are dimensioned to mate with each other with a minimum amount of friction. Therefore, an opening corresponding to a member is sized slightly larger than the member such that the member can pass through the opening with a minimum amount of friction.

As shown in Figure 1, a hose reel assembly 10 includes a frame assembly 12 and a basket assembly 1. The frame assembly 12 is structured to rotatably support the basket assembly 14. The frame assembly 12 is preferably portable and includes a pair of wheels 16. Preferably, the frame assembly 12 includes a plurality of members 18 that form a frame assembly. frame 20, 22 on each side side of the basket assembly 14. The frames 20, 22 are held in a spaced relation by the additional frame members 18. The area between the. frames 20, 22 defines the inner side 24 of the frame assembly. The other side of the frames 20, 22 defines the outer side 26 of the frame assembly, or side sides.

The basket assembly 14 includes a drum 30, two bushings 32, 34 and a conduit 36 of the basket assembly. The basket assembly 14 is structured to support a hose 38 of the basket assembly. The drum 30 is preferably a cylindrical body 40 having an outer surface 42. The drum 30 preferably has a diameter several times larger than the diameter of the hose 38 of the basket assembly. The bushings 32, 34 of the basket assembly are each placed on, or are coupled to, a side side of the drum 30. The bushings 32, 34 of the basket assembly are further rotatably coupled to the frame assembly 12. The bushings 32, 34 define the usable storage space for the hose 38 of the basket assembly around the drum 30. In basket assembly 14 is rotatably coupled to the frame assembly 12 and has an axis of rotation that extends generally along the longitudinal axis of the basket. drum body 40. The axis of rotation of basket assembly 14 is typically horizontal and typically extends laterally relative to frame assembly 12.

As shown in Figure 2, the drum 30 is also substantially hollow. The duct 36 of the basket assembly includes a hollow cylindrical, preferably hollow body 44, an inlet end 46 and an outlet end 48. The body 44 of the basket assembly duct also includes an axially extending portion 49. and a portion 51 extending radially. The body 44 of the basket assembly duct is positioned substantially within the body 44 of the basket assembly duct with the axially extending portion 49 of the duct body of the basket assembly being positioned substantially along the axis of rotation of the basket assembly. basket assembly 14. The radially extending portion 51 of the body of the basket assembly conduit extends through the outer surface 42 of the drum. The outlet end 48 of the basket assembly conduit is positioned at the outer end of the radially extending portion 51 of the basket assembly conduit body and is structured to engage the hose 38 of the basket assembly. That is, the outlet end 48 of the basket assembly conduit preferably includes threads or other such hose coupling device. The inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit is positioned at the distal end of the axially extending portion 49 of the can body assembly conduit body and is located on or adjacent to the lateral side of the drum 30.

The basket assembly 14 further includes an inlet conduit assembly 50 which includes a generally cylindrical elongate body 52 and a broach assembly 54. The body 52 of the inlet conduit assembly has a first end 56, a second end 58, and a clasp retaining groove 60. The clasp retaining groove 60 extends at least partially circumferentially around the body 52 of the inlet conduit. The first end 56 of the body of the inlet conduit preferably includes a double is approximately ninety degrees. The first end 56 of the body of the inlet conduit is structured to be coupled to an external hose (not shown). That is, the first end 56 of the body of the inlet conduit preferably includes threads or another such hose coupling device. The second end 58 of the body of the inlet conduit is sized to fit within the inlet end 46 of the conduit of the basket assembly. The second end 58 of the body of the inlet conduit further includes at least one, and preferably two, O-ring grooves 62, 64. An O-ring 66, 68 is placed in each O-ring groove 62, 64.

As shown in Figures 3 and 4, the fastener assembly 54 includes an elongated body 70 and a glue assembly 80. The body 70 of the fastener assembly has a first end 72, a pivot point 74, a snap structure 76, and a second end 78. Preferably, the pivot point 74 is positioned at, or adjacent to, the first end-72 of the fastener assembly body. The fastener assembly body 70 is pivotally coupled to the frame assembly 12 of the hose reel and, more specifically, the body 70 of the fastener assembly is pivotally coupled to the fastener assembly 80. The fastener structure 76, As shown, it includes a pair of elongated, spaced, flexible fingers 77A, 77B which act as a retaining member 75. In order to resist axial movement of the body 52 of the inlet conduit, the retaining member 75 is structured to be placed in the retaining slot of the broach 60 of the inlet duct assembly. Therefore, the retention member 75 could be a single finger 77A or a similar structure. When a pair of elongated, spaced, flexible fingers 77A, 77B, or an equivalent retention member 75 is used, the fingers 77A, 77B are spaced apart from each other at approximately the same distance as the diameter of the body 52 of the inlet conduit in the retaining groove of the clasp 60 of the inlet conduit assembly. Therefore, the clasp structure 76 is structured to engage, that is, fit comfortably in the retaining groove of the clasp 60. In addition, the body 70 of the clasp assembly is structured to move within a plane. The fingers 77A, 77B extend generally within the plane of movement of the body 70 of the snap assembly. In addition, the body 70 of the snap assembly preferably includes a thumb tab 79 or a similar actuator. The thumb tab 79 is preferably positioned at, or adjacent to, the second end 78 of the snap assembly body, or otherwise generally on the opposite side of the body 70 of the snap assembly of the pivot point 74 of the snap assembly. . The thumb tab 79 is an edge or extension that extends out of the plane of movement of the body 70 of the clip assembly.

Gongdera assembly 80 may be integrally formed with, that is, molded as part of the frame assembly 12 or as a separate assembly as shown. Regardless of whether the belt assembly 80 is integral or separate, the belt assembly 80 includes a generally flat body 82 with a front side 84, a rear side 86, an opening 88 and a generally tubular extension 90. The body 82 of the gualdera assembly is structured to engage the frame assembly 12 adjacent the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit and, more preferably, with the axis of the tubular extension 90 aligned with the axis of rotation of the body 40 of the basket assembly. The tubular extension 90 extends from the rear side 86 of the gualdera body and is aligned and in fluid communication with the opening 88 of the gualdera body. The tubular extension 90 includes at least one, and in the disclosed embodiment, two steps 92 of the snap structure. The passages 92 of the brooch structure of the tubular extension are structured to allow the brooch structure 76, which is the fingers 77A, 77B, to pass through the tubular extension 90. The body 82 of the gualdera assembly also includes a stop member 94 which is positioned generally opposite the location where the body 70 of the clasp assembly is pivotally coupled to the body 82 of the lashing assembly, as described below. The body 82 of the gualdera assembly may include a notch 96, or similar opening, structured to allow the thumb tab 79 to extend outwardly therefrom as described below.

The assembly of the inlet conduit 50 is assembled as follows. The body 70 of the clasp assembly is pivotally coupled to the body 82 of the shroud assembly. Preferably, the first end 72 of the body of the snap assembly is pivotally coupled to the rear side 86 of the body of the shroud assembly. The body 70 of the snap assembly moves in a plane aligned with the passages 92 of the snap structure of the tubular extension. In this configuration, the body 70 of the snap assembly can pivot relative to the body 82 of the shifter assembly and move the fingers 77A, 77B through the passages 92 of the snap structure of the tubular extension. When the fingers 77A, 77B are positioned through the passages 92 of the snap structure of the tubular extension, the second end 78 of the body of the snap assembly contacts the stop member 94 of the shroud assembly body. In addition, the thumb tab 79 extends, typically through the sample 96 of the gualdera assembly body, outwardly beyond the front side 84 of the gualdera assembly body.

The gudgeon assembly 80 is then coupled to the frame assembly 12. Preferably, the garrier assembly 80 is adjacent the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit and, more preferably, with the shaft of the tubular extension 90 aligned with the axis of rotation of the body 40 of the basket assembly. The tubular extension 90 may be sized to fit in the axially extending portion 49 of the body of the basket assembly conduit and may be placed around the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit. The gualdera assembly 80 can be attached to the frame assembly by fasteners 100, a snap structure (not shown), or any other conventional means.

In this configuration, the body 52 of the inlet conduit can be removably installed as follows. The body 70 of the snap assembly is pivoted in a first position. Wherein the clasp structure 76 does not engage with the snap-retaining groove of the body of the inlet conduit and does not extend through the passages 92 of the snap structure of the tubular extension. The second end 58 of the body of the inlet conduit is passed through the opening 88 of the body of the gualdera assembly and the tubular extension 90. The second end 58 of the inlet conduit is then engaged, that is, moved inwardly. of the entrance end 46 of the conduit of the basket assembly and is pivotally coupled thereto. At this point, the second end 58 of the inlet conduit is partially positioned in the axially extending portion 49 of the conduit body of the basket assembly and the O-rings 66, 68 are hermetically coupled to the second end 58 of the inlet conduit. Therefore, there is a fluid passage from the outside of the frame assembly 12, through the body 52 of the inlet conduit, through the conduit 36 of the basket assembly, to the outer side of the drum 30.

However, to maintain the body 52 of the inlet duct in this position, it must be prevented that the body 52 of the inlet duct moves axially. The body 52 of the inlet duct is prevented from moving axially by the broach assembly 54. That is, when the body 52 of the inlet duct is fully installed, the broach retention slot 60 of the inlet duct body is placed , generally, within the plane of movement of the body 70 of the snap assembly. Therefore, the body 70 of the snap assembly can be moved to a second position where the snap structure 76 engages the snap retention slot 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. That is, the body 70 of the snap assembly pivots about the pivot point 74 until the fingers 77A, 77B pass through the passages 92 of the snap structure of the tubular extension and engage the snap retaining slot. 60 of the body of the inlet duct. It can be seen that the stop member 94 makes contact with the second end 78 of the body of the snap assembly when the body 70 of the snap assembly is in the second position. In this configuration, it is essentially prevented that the body 52 of the inlet duct moves axially.

The removal of the body 52 from the inlet conduit is achieved by returning the body 70 of the snap assembly to the first position and by pulling the body 52 of the inlet conduit axially until the body 52 of the inlet conduit has moved out of the assembly. of gualdera 80. It can be seen that the movement of the body 70 of the clasp assembly is easily achieved by a user engaging the thumb tab 79 by hand. That is, no tools are required to install or remove the body 52 of the inlet duct or to move the broach struct76 in engagement, or out of engagement, with the body 52 of the inlet duct. It is further noted that because the gong assembly 80 is coupled to the outer side of the frame assembly 12, the thumb tab 79 can be easily accessed. That is, a user does not have to remove components from the frame assembly 12. or of the basket assembly 14 to have access to the brooch struct76.

In Fig5 another embodiment of the clasp assembly 154 is shown. This embodiment of the clasp assembly 154 has a reduced number of components and / or is simplified thereby requiring less complex components. In general, the clasp assembly 154 still includes an elongate body 170 and a flap assembly 180. The clasp body 170, however, is not pivotally coupled to another component and, as such, does not require a pivot point. . Therefore, the body 170 of the snap assembly has a first end 172, a snap struct176, and a second end 178, with the second end 178 defining the snap struct176. That is, the snap struct176, As shown, it includes a pair of elongated, spaced, flexible fingers 177A, 177B which act as a retaining member 175. In order to resist axial movement of the body 52 of the inlet conduit, the retaining member 175 is struct to be placed on the retaining slot of the broach 60 of the inlet duct assembly. Therefore, the retaining member 175 could be a single finger 177A or a similar struct When a pair of elongated, spaced, flexible fingers 177A, 177B, or an equivalent retention member 75 is used, the fingers 177A, 177B are shaped to correspond to the size and shape of the snap retention groove 60 of the conduit assembly. entry. Preferably, the fingers 177A, 177B define a generally circular inner perimeter spaced apart from one another at a distance approximately equal to the diameter of the body 52 of the inlet duct in the retaining groove of the clip 60 of the body of the inlet duct. Further, due to the flexible natof the clasp struct176, the fingers 177A, 177B may be spaced a distance slightly smaller than the retention groove of the clip 60 of the inlet conduit assembly.

In this configuration, the clasp struct176 is struct to engage, that is, fit comfortably in the retaining groove of the clasp 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. In addition, the body 170 of the snap assembly is struct to move within a plane. The fingers 177A, 177B extend generally within the plane of movement of the body 170 of the snap assembly. In addition, the body 170 of the clasp assembly preferably includes a thumb tab 179 or a similar actuator. The thumb tab 179 is preferably positioned on, or adjacent to, the first end 172 of the snap assembly body, or otherwise generally on the opposite side of the body 170 of the snap assembly assembly of the snap frame 176. The tab for thumb 179 is an edge or extension extending out of the plane of movement of the body 170 of the snap assembly.

The assembly of gualdera 180, shown in the Figure 5, can be formed integrally with, that is, molded as part of, the frame assembly 12 or as a separate assembly as shown. Regardless of whether the gualdera assembly 180 is integral or separate, the gualdera assembly 180 includes a generally planar body 182 with a front side 184, a rear side 186, with a thickness therebetween, an aperture 188 and a generally tubular extension 190. . The thickness of the body 182 of the cleat assembly is at least as thick as, that is, as high as, opposite in length or width, the body 170 of the clasp assembly and, more preferably, slightly thicker than the body 170 of the assembly. of brooch More preferably, the body 182 of the gualdera assembly in this embodiment is disk-shaped and is structured to be positioned around the axially extending portion 49 of the body of the basket assembly conduit. The body 182 of the cleat assembly further includes an elongated passage 192. The passage 192 of the cleat assembly is a generally radial passage positioned in a plane aligned with the retaining groove of the clasp 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. That is, the longitudinal axis of the passage 192 of the body of the gualdera assembly extends generally radially from the axis of rotation of the body 40 of the drum.

The body 182 of the gudgeon assembly is structured to engage the frame assembly 12 adjacent the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit and, more preferably, with the axis of the tubular extension 190 aligned with the axis of rotation of the body 40. of the basket assembly. The body 170 of the snap assembly is positioned in the passageway 192 of the body of the tether assembly and is structured to move between a first position, wherein the snap structure 176 does not engage said snap-off retention slot 60 of the body of the snap-off assembly. inlet conduit, and a second position, wherein the clasp structure 176 engages the snap retention slot 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. The snap structure 176, and more specifically the body 170 of the snap assembly moves longitudinally in the passage 192 of the body of the tuck assembly. As with the embodiment discussed above, retention member 175, which is preferably fingers 177A, 177B, engages in the snap retention slot 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. Further, in this configuration, the thumb tab 179 preferably extends out of the plane of the body 182 of the gualdera assembly.

As shown in Figures 5 and 6, the body 170 of the snap assembly has at least one elongated channel 200, longitudinally thereon. There is at least one corresponding leg 202 (FIG. 5) extending into the interior of the passage 192 of the body of the gualdera assembly. Said at least one leg 202 is structured to guide the body 170 of the snap assembly towards the retention groove of the clasp 60 of the body of the inlet conduit. Therefore, said at least one leg 202 may have elongated sides (not shown) extending parallel to the longitudinal axis of the body 170 of the snap assembly. In this configuration (not shown), the elongated sides of said at least one leg 202 engage the sides of the channel 200 of the body of the snap assembly. This coupling generally maintains the orientation of the body 170 of the clasp assembly within the passage 192 of the body of the gualdera assembly. Therefore, said at least one leg 202 of the belt assembly defines the path of displacement of the body 170 of the snap assembly.

In the preferred embodiment, said at least one longitudinal channel 200 of the body of the clasp assembly includes a pair of associated channels 210, 212, substantially parallel, and immediately adjacent. Since the two channels 210, 212 of the body of the clasp assembly are immediately adjacent to each other, the body portion 170 of the clasp assembly between the channels 210, 212 is a flexible member 220. The channels 210, 212 of the body of the assembly of the brooch include a guide channel 210 and a release channel 212. Said at least one leg 202 of the cleat assembly is positioned to be positioned in the guide channel 210 when the body 170 of the fastener assembly is positioned in the passageway 192 of the body of the fastener assembly. assembly of gualdera. In addition, said at least one leg 202 of the cleat assembly has a width that is greater than the width of at least a portion of the guide channel 210. Therefore, while the body 170 of the fastener assembly moves between the first position and In the second position, said at least one leg 202 frictionally engages the flexible member 220. This engagement causes the flexible member 220 to flex away from said at least one leg 202 and into the release channel 212.

In addition, the guide channel 210 has a first end 230, a middle portion 232, and a second end 234. The first end 230 and the second end 234 of the guide channel are sized to correspond to said at least one leg 202 of the body of the assembly. of gualdera. The middle portion 232 of the guide channel is slightly less than said at least one leg 202. The guide channel 210 has a length, and is positioned in the body 170 of the snap assembly, such that when the body 170 of the snap assembly is in the first position, said at least one leg 202 of the snap assembly is placed on the first end 230 of the guide channel. Similarly, when the body 170 of the snap assembly is in the second position, said at least one leg 202 of the snap assembly is positioned at the second end 232 of the guide channel. In this configuration, said at least one leg 202 of the body of the leg assembly engages by friction with the flexible member 220 when said at least one leg 202 of the body of the leg assembly is in the middle portion 232 of the guide channel. However, said at least one leg 202 of the body of the gualdera assembly does not frictionally engage the first end 230 and second end 232 of the guide channel. It is further noted that, due to the flexible nature of the flexible member 220, while the body 170 of the snap assembly moves toward either the first or second positions, wherein said at least one leg 202 of the body of the snap assembly is positioned. at one end 230, 234 of the guide channel, the deflection of the flexible member 220 engaging said at least one leg 220 of the body of the gualdera assembly is released. This has the effect of snapping the body 170 of the snap assembly in either the first or second position.

In a more preferred embodiment, said at least one longitudinal channel 200 of the body of the clasp assembly includes two pairs of channels 210A, 212A, 210B, 212B substantially parallel, and immediately adjacent. The channel pairs 210A, 212A, 210B, 212B each include a guide channel 210A, 210B and a relief channel 212A, 212B. The channel pairs 210A, 212A, 210B, 212B are preferably placed on opposite sides of the longitudinal axis of the body 170 of the snap assembly. Since there are two guide channels 210A, 210B, there are also two legs 202A, 202B of the body of the gualdera assembly. As before, the legs 202A, 202B are positioned in the body 182 of the girdle assembly such that, when the body 170 of the fastener assembly is positioned in the passageway 192 of the body of the gingival assembly, each leg 202A, 202B is placed in the associated guide channel 210A, 210B. The channel pairs 210A, 212A, 210B, 212B are in other respects substantially similar to the single channel pair 210, 212 described above. Although it does not follow a specific description, it is understood that the channel pairs 210A, 212A, 210B, 212B have elements substantially similar to those of the single channel pair 210, 212 described above and those elements can be identified by the same reference numbers with the addition of the letters "A" or "B". For example, if necessary, the first end of the guide channel 210A can be identified by the reference number 230A.

While specific embodiments of the invention have been described in detail, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that various modifications and alternatives to those details may be developed as a consequence of the general teachings of the disclosure. For example, as stated above, the second end 58 of the inlet duct is positioned within the inlet end 46 of the duct of the basket assembly and the O-rings 66, 68 are located on the outer side of the second end 58 of the duct. entry. It is understood that such an arrangement can be configured with the O-rings 66, 68 positioned at the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit and the inlet end 46 of the basket assembly conduit can be structured for which fit within the second end. 58 of the inlet duct. Accordingly, the particular accommodations that are disclosed are intended to be illustrative only and not limiting as to the scope of the invention to be given the full scope of the appended claims and any and all equivalents thereof.

Claims

NOVELTY OF THE INVENTION Having described the present invention as above, it is considered as a novelty and, therefore, the content of the following is claimed as property: CLAIMS

1. An assembly of the inlet conduit (50) for a hose reel assembly (10), said hose reel assembly (10) has a frame assembly (12) and a basket assembly (14), said frame assembly (12) has an inner side (24) and an outer side (26), said frame assembly (12) structured to support said basket assembly (14), said basket assembly (14) structured to support a hose (38) ) and has a basket body (40) with an outer surface (42) and a lateral side (26), a conduit (36) of the basket assembly having an inlet end (46) and an outlet end ( 48) and extending within said basket body (40), said inlet end (46) of the basket assembly conduit placed on said side side (26) of the basket body and said outlet end (48) of the basket body (46). basket assembly conduit positioned on said outer surface (42) of the basket body, said entry conduit assembly a (50) comprises: a generally cylindrical body, elongated with a first end (56), a second end (58), and a snap retention slot (60) extending at least partially circumferentially around said body of the inlet conduit (52) said second end (58) of size to fit within said inlet end (46) of the basket assembly conduit; a clasp assembly (54) including an elongated body (70) and a saddle assembly (80); said body (70) of the snap assembly has a first end (72), a middle portion, and a second end (78), said second end (78) defining a snap structure (76); said gualdera assembly (80) has a body (82) defining an elongated passage (92), said passage (92) of the gualdera assembly positioned in a plane aligned with said fastener groove (60) of the body of the conduit of entry; Y wherein said body (70) of the snap assembly moves between a first position, wherein said snap structure (76) does not engage said snap-retaining slot (60) of the body of the inlet conduit, and a second position, wherein said clasp structure (76) engages said snap-retaining groove (60) of the body of the inlet conduit.

2. The inlet conduit assembly (50) according to claim 1, characterized in that said clasp structure (76) includes a retaining member (75) structured to be positioned in said snap-retaining groove (60) of the body of the snap-fastener (60). input conduit.

3. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 2, characterized in that said retaining member (.75) of the broach structure extends in a plane parallel to the plane of movement of said body (70) of the assembly of brooch.

4. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 2, characterized in that said retaining member (75) of the snap structure (76) extends in a plane of movement of said body (70) of the snap assembly. .

5. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 4, characterized in that: said gualdera assembly (80) has a generally flat body (82) with a front side (84), a rear side (86), and an opening (88); Y said gualdera body (82) is coupled to said frame assembly (12) of the hose reel assembly.

6. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 5, characterized in that said body (82) of the gualdera assembly includes a stop member (94), said stop member (94) structured to contact said second one. end (78) of the body of the snap assembly when said body (70) of the snap assembly is in said second position.

7. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 5, characterized in that said second end (78) of the body of the clasp assembly includes a thumb tab (79) structured to extend above said body (82). assembly of gualdera.

8. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 5, characterized in that: said body (82) of the gualdera assembly includes at least one leg (202) extending within said passage (192) of the body of the gualdera assembly; said body (170) of the snap assembly has at least one channel (200) elongated, longitudinal therein; wherein said at least one leg (202) of the gualdera assembly (180) defines the displacement path of the body (170) of the fastener assembly.

9. The inlet conduit assembly (50) according to claim 8, characterized in that said at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the clasp assembly includes two substantially parallel channels (210).

10. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 9, characterized in that: said channels (210) of the body of the snap assembly are positioned immediately adjacent to each other, whereby the portion of said body (170) of the snap assembly between said channels (210) is a flexible member (220); said channel (210) of the body of the clasp assembly is a guide channel (210A), in which said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the shroud assembly is placed; the other said channel (210) of the body of the snap assembly is a relief channel (212); Y said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the cleat assembly has a width that is greater than the width of said guide channel (210), whereby, while said body (170) of the brooch assembly moves between said first position and said second position, said at least one leg (202) frictionally engages said flexible member (220) ·

11. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 10, characterized in that: said guide channel (210) has a first end (230), a middle portion (232), and a second end (234); said first end (230) and second end (232) of the guide channel have a size to correspond to said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly; Y whereby said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly frictionally engages said flexible member (220) when said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly is in said middle portion (232) of the guide channel.

12. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 11, characterized in that: said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly includes two legs (202A, 202B); Y said at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the clasp assembly includes four channels (210A, 210B, 212A, 212B) substantially parallel, two channels are guide channels (210A, 210B), two channels are relief channels (212A, 212B), each said relief channel (212A, 212B) positioned adjacent, and associated with, a guide channel (210A, 210B); each said pair of guide channels (210A, 210B) and relief channels (212A, 212B) form a flexible member (220) therebetween; Y each said leg (202) of the body of the gualdera assembly positioned in said guide channel (210A, 210B).

13. The assembly of the inlet conduit (50) according to claim 10, characterized in that: said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly includes two legs (202A, 202B); Y said at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the snap assembly includes four channels (210A, 210B, 212A, 212B) substantially parallel, two channels are guide channels (210A, 210B), two channels are relief channels (212A, 212B), each said relief channel (212A, 212B) positioned adjacent, and associated with, a guide channel (210A, 210B); each said pair of guide channels (210A, 210B) and relief channels (212A, 212B) form a flexible member (220) therebetween; Y each said leg (202) of the body of the gualdera assembly positioned in said guide channel (210A, 210B).

14. A hose reel assembly (10) comprising: a frame assembly (12), a basket assembly (14), and an inlet duct assembly (50); said frame assembly (12) has an inner side (24) and an outer side (26), said frame assembly (12) structured to support said basket assembly (14); said basket assembly (14) structured to support a hose (38) and has a basket body (40) with an outer surface (42), a side side (26), and an assembly of the inlet duct (50); a conduit (36) of the basket assembly having an inlet end (46) and an outlet end (48), said inlet end (46) of the basket assembly conduit positioned on said lateral side (26) of the body of basket and said exit end (48) of the basket assembly conduit placed on said outer surface (42) of the basket body; said assembly of the inlet conduit (50) includes a generally cylindrical body (52) and a snap assembly (54); said body (52) is a generally cylindrical body, elongate with a first end (56), a second end (58), and a snap retention slot (60) extending at least partially circumferentially around said body ( 52) of the inlet duct, said second end (58) of the size inlet duct to fit within said inlet end (46) of the basket assembly duct; a clasp assembly (154) including an elongated body (170) and a gualdera assembly (180); said body (170) of the snap assembly has a first end (172), a middle portion, and a second end (178), said second end (178) is a snap structure (176); said gualdera assembly (180) has a body (182) defining an elongated passageway (192), said passage (192) of the gualdera assembly positioned in a plane aligned with said fastener retaining groove (60) of the body of the conduit of entry; Y wherein said body (170) of the fastener assembly moves between a first position, wherein said fastener structure (176) does not engage said fastener retaining groove (60) of the body of the inlet conduit, and a second one. position, wherein said clasp structure (176) engages said snap-retaining groove (60) in the body of the inlet conduit.

15. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 14, characterized in that said clasp structure (76) includes a retaining member (75) structured to be positioned in said snap-retaining groove (60) of the body of the input conduit.

16. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 15, characterized in that said retaining member (75) of the clasp structure extends in a plane parallel to the plane of movement of said body (70) of the snap assembly. .

17. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 16, characterized in that: said body (182) of the gualdera assembly includes at least one leg (202) extending within said step (192) of the gualdera assembly; said body (170) of the snap assembly has at least one longitudinally elongated channel (210) therein; Y wherein said at least one leg (202) of the gualdera assembly (180) defines the displacement path of the body (170) of the fastener assembly.

18. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 17, characterized in that the at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the clasp assembly includes two substantially parallel channels (210, 212).

19. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 18, characterized in that: said channels (210, 212) of the body of the snap assembly are located immediately adjacent to each other, whereby the portion of said body (170) of the snap assembly between said channels (210, 212) is a flexible member (220); said channel (200) of the body of the fastener assembly is a guide channel (210), in which said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly is placed; the other said channel (200) of the body of the snap assembly is a relief channel (212); Y said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the cleat assembly has a width that is greater than the width of said guide channel (210), whereby, while said body (170) of the fastener assembly moves between said first position and said second position, said leg (202) frictionally engages said flexible member (220).

20. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 19, characterized in that: said guide channel (210) has a first end (230), a middle porgion (232), and a second end (234); said first end (230) and second end (232) of the guide channel have a size to correspond to said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly; Y whereby said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly frictionally engages said flexible member (220) when said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly is in said middle portion (232) of the guide channel.

21. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 20, characterized in that: said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly includes two legs (202A, 202B); Y said at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the clasp assembly includes four channels (210A, 210B, 212A, 212B) substantially parallel, two channels are guide channels (210A, 21QB), two channels are relief channels (212A, 212B), each said relief channel (212A, 212B) positioned adjacent, and associated with, a guide channel (210A, 210B); each said pair of guide channels (210A, 210B) and relief channels (212A, 212B) form a flexible member (220) therebetween; Y each said leg (202A, 202B) of the body of the gualdera assembly positioned in said guide channel (210A, 210B).

22. The hose reel assembly (10) according to claim 19, characterized in that: said at least one leg (202) of the body (182) of the gualdera assembly includes two legs (202A, 202B; said at least one longitudinal channel (200) of the body (170) of the clasp assembly includes four channels (210A, 210B, 212A, 212B) substantially parallel, two channels are guide channels (210A, 210B), two channels are relief channels (212A, 212B), each said relief channel (212A, 212B) positioned adjacent, and associated with, a guide channel (210A, 210B); each said pair of guide channels (210A, 210B) and relief channels (212A, 212B) form a flexible member (220) therebetween; Y each said leg (202A, 202B) of the body of the gualdera assembly positioned in said guide channel (210A, 210B).