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- the present invention relates to a hose reel and, more specifically, to a hose reel with a simplified spool construction, unobtrusive hose connector, longer-lasting plumbing, and improved torque transfer from handle to spool.
- a means for storing a hose such as a garden hose. It may not be necessary to use a hose at a considerable distance from a water source. In many applications, it is only necessary to use a hose a short distance from the water source and then in another instance, use the hose a different distance from the water source. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a means for storing the hose with a free end which may have a nozzle attached thereto or may be adapted to be connected to another piece of equipment, such as a lawn sprinkler.
- the inlet to the hose should be connected to a source of fluid, such as, water, so that a selected length of hose may be removed from the storage device and the hose may be utilized.
- a device which is well-known for providing a means for storing a hose and being capable of connecting the hose to a source of water is a garden hose reel shown in U.S. Pat. No. 2,642,312, issued Jun. 16, 1953, to Thomas Shine.
- the Shine patent teaches a hose reel wherein the inlet end of the hose may be secured to a source of water on the reel and the hose then may be wound onto the reel.
- This arrangement is perfectly advantageous for those arrangements wherein the hose may remain at a fixed location.
- the Shine device does not lend itself to easy movement.
- the weight of the hose and water is supported by the pipe which delivers the water.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,939 to Ho Chow issued Feb. 6, 1979, entitled “Hose Reel Cart,” teaches a construction for a hose reel cart wherein a handle also provides a frame for supporting a hose reel.
- the hose reel receives a hose, and the frame has a pair of wheels for movably supporting the cart during transfer from one location to another.
- Both the Chow and Cowley devices have their supports provide a double function in that the support for the reel also provides a conduit for the water. It has been found in practice that when a reel is supported by a conduit, gasket material in the reel tends to wear quickly and thereby allow leaks to develop.
- a hose reel is disclosed.
- a portable hose reel for storing and transporting a garden hose is disclosed.
- the spool portion of the hose reel comprises two blow-molded flanged connected by a single core to streamline manufacturing and increase strength and durability over prior art hose reels.
- the hose reel further includes a novel design for the hose connector that is unobtrusive and enhances alignment of the hose while being reeled onto the spool in combination with a strain relief feature.
- the bow tie shape of the spool and frame geometry increases stability while winding or unwinding a garden hose on the hose reel and prevents the hose from wrapping around the frame while winding.
- the plumbing of the hose reel is constructed of metal and includes double O-rings each with a polytetrafluoroethylene backer with to increase durability and prevent leaking over time.
- the disclosed hose reel provides improved torque transmission from the hose reel crank to the spool via the hose connector being embedded in one of the spool flanges with a tabbed spacer block connected to the spool axel by a set bolt.
- FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a hose reel accordance with an embodiment of the invention.
- FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 4 is a top plan view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 8 is an exploded front isometric view of the hose reel of FIG. 1 with most of the frame removed for clarity.
- FIG. 9 is an exploded rear isometric view of an embodiment of the spool portion of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 10 is an exploded front isometric view of an embodiment of the plumbing of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 11 a is left side elevation view of an embodiment of the block spacer of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 11 b is front elevation view of the block spacer of the hose reel of FIG. 11 a.
- FIG. 11 c is front isometric view of the block spacer of the hose reel of FIG. 11 a.
- FIG. 12 is sectional view of an embodiment of the rotary couple axle of the hose reel of FIG. 1 taken along line A-A in FIG. 10 .
- FIG. 13 is an exploded front isometric view of an embodiment of the axle mechanism of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 14 is a left side elevation view of the left flange of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 14 a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange of the hose reel of FIG. 1 . taken along line B-B in FIG. 14 .
- FIG. 15 is a left side elevation view of the left flange and male hose connector of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 15 a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange and male hose connector of the hose reel of FIG. 1 taken along line C-C in FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 15 b is a left side elevation view of the male hose connector of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 15 c is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the male hose connector of FIG. 15 .
- FIG. 16 is a right side elevation view of the left flange of the hose reel of FIG. 1 .
- FIG. 16 a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange of the hose reel of FIG. 1 taken along line D-D in FIG. 16 .
- FIGS. 1-7 a hose reel according to an embodiment of the invention is depicted in FIGS. 1-7 in the by reference numeral 100 .
- FIGS. 8-13 present assorted views of various components of the hose reel 100 to provide additional detail.
- the hose reel 100 comprises a spool 200 including a left flange 210 and right flange 211 joined by a core 220 as illustrated in FIG. 9 .
- the core 220 is a single body, but can comprise multiple parts.
- the flanges 210 , 211 and core 220 are preferably held together with one or more spool bolts 250 .
- the spool bolts 250 may be locked between the flanges 210 , 211 by corresponding nuts or the spool bolts 250 may be screw-type that fix into one of the flanges 210 , 211 .
- the flanges 210 , 211 are preferably blow-molded for increased strength and durability while allowing the form of the flanges 210 , 211 to be precisely molded for specific features explained below.
- the spool 200 may also include handle slots 216 for both lifting the hole reel 100 or for rotating the spool 200 .
- a novel feature of the present invention is the bowtie shape of the spool 200 from the front or rear views ( FIGS. 2-3 ). This shape, along with other features to be described herein, provides for the optimum spooling of a hose onto the spool 200 .
- Strength and stability of the spool 200 is further imparted by the use of one or more flange prongs 212 on the flanges 210 , 211 that are sized and arranged to matingly fit corresponding core prong receivers 225 on the core 220 . While FIGS. 1-13 illustrate the spool bolts 250 traverse a central cavity of the core 220 , it is also contemplated that the spool bolts 250 could traverse open core prong receivers 225 .
- the spool 200 of the hose real 100 is supported by a frame 600 that allows transport of the hose reel 100 and allows the spool 200 to rotate.
- the spool 200 is supported by an axle comprising three parts (main axle 230 , rotating coupler axle 333 , and t-coupler 320 ) connects to the frame 600 via leg hubs 680 .
- the main axle 230 is preferably constructed of aluminum to provide strength with lower weight and to prevent rust, but may be made of any material for specific purposes.
- Leg hubs 680 may be constructed of metal, plastic, or a combination of materials to address specific environments and performance goals.
- Bushings 270 are preferably used to mount the axle into the leg hubs 680 .
- the frame 600 of the hose reel 100 may be of any geometry that supports and allows the spool 200 to rotate while allowing ease of moving the hose reel 100 .
- Front legs 630 and rear legs 640 support and connect to the leg hubs 680 .
- the front legs 630 are connected by a front crossbar 610 and the rear legs 640 are connected by a rear crossbar 620 via crossbar joints 690 .
- the preferred embodiment of the hose reel 100 includes wheels 700 on the crossbar joints 690 for the rear crossbar 620 that allow the hose reel 100 to be rolled, but wheels 700 are not required.
- Each of the crossbar joints 690 for the front crossbar 610 has a foot 710 to support the front of the hose reel 100 and to prevent movement while winding/unwinding a hose.
- the frame 600 may also include a handle 645 to facilitate transport of the hose reel 100 .
- the handle 645 may be a unibody construction or made of individual parts.
- the handle 645 comprises handle uprights 650 that connect with leg hubs 680 .
- a handle crossbar 660 connects to the handle uprights 650 via handle connectors 670 .
- the handle uprights 950 and handle crossbar 660 are made of aluminum and the handle connectors are made of durable plastic.
- the handle 645 is directly above and aligned with the axle 230 .
- Another embodiment (not shown) of the handle 645 comprises the handle 645 extending at the same angle as the front legs 630 to a point approximately over the wheels 700 of the hose reel 100 .
- Another embodiment includes a hose guide (not shown) mounted toward the front of the hose reel 100 to direct placement of a hose being wound onto the hose reel 100 .
- a further embodiment may include a tray (not shown) mounted between the front crossbar 610 and rear crossbar 620 for storage of accessories such as connectors, spray nozzles, or sprinklers.
- FIGS. 8 and 13 present exploded views of the rotational portion of the hose reel 100 .
- One end of the main axle 230 extends toward a crank 500 (crank side) and the other end of the main axle 230 extends toward a t-connector 320 (hose side).
- the hose side of the main axle 230 connects to the inboard side of the t-connector 320 .
- the crank side of the main axle 230 is connected to a crank 500 which can be rotated by a handle 510 (see FIG. 1 ).
- the main axle 230 can be attached to the crank 500 by any means known in the art.
- a bolt runs through aligned slots in the main axle 230 and in the crank 500 as illustrated in FIG. 8 .
- the handle 510 can be attached to the crank 500 by any means known in the art, but preferably by a bolt running through both pieces.
- the spacer block 240 includes spacer block tabs 245 that that are sized to matingly fit flange tab receivers 214 on the right flange 211 (see FIG. 9 ).
- the spacer block 240 is connected to the main axle 230 by a bolt that runs through a spacer lock slot 247 in the spacer block 240 and an axle spacer lock slot 235 .
- Other means of connecting the spacer block 240 to the main axle 230 known in the art may alternatively be used.
- the novel plumbing of the hose reel 100 provides for extended wear life, strength against breakage, smoother rotation of the spool 200 , and resists leaks longer than prior art hose reels.
- One novel aspect of the plumbing system is the use of double O-rings 340 with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE) backers 350 on either side of the hydraulic connection between the rotary coupler axle 333 and rotary coupler housing 337 , which together comprise the rotary coupler 330 (see FIG. 12 ).
- the end of the rotary coupler axle 333 distal to the rotary coupler housing 337 connects to the t-connector 320 .
- the illustrated embodiment utilizes a retaining ring 370 that seats in a retaining ring groove 335 to maintain the connection between the rotary coupler housing 337 and rotary coupler axle 333 .
- the rotary coupler 330 includes female hose connector 380 to attach a source hose to the hose reel 100 .
- the rotary coupler axis 333 runs through the leg hub 680 and bushing 270 to connect to the t-connector 320 .
- a further novel feature of the disclosed hose reel 100 is the configuration of the male hose connector 300 .
- the male hose connector 300 is connected to the t-connector 320 to provide hydraulic connection between the rotary coupler 330 and the hose (not shown) to be wound on the hose reel 100 .
- the connection may be accomplished using any means known in the art (threaded, welded, etc.), but the preferred method is machine screws.
- the male hose connector 300 is sized and arranged to fit within a flange male hose connector cutout 218 in the left flange 210 and rest within a flange male hose connector pocket 213 .
- This arrangement allows torque to be transferred from the axle through the male hose connector 300 to the left flange 210 , improving the performance of the hose reel 100 .
- the arrangement further allows for the male hose connector 300 to fall completely within the front or rear profile of the left flange 210 , which prevents the male hose connector 300 from interfering with winding of a hose on the hose reel 100 .
- the male hose connector 300 comprises a male hose connector upright 303 and a male hose connector elbow 305 as illustrated in FIGS. 15-15 c .
- the male hose connector upright 303 and male hose connector elbow 305 form two angles as indicated in FIGS. 15 b and 15 c .
- the first angle, ⁇ is the angle between the male hose connector upright 303 and the male hose connector elbow 305 from a side elevation view.
- the second angle, ⁇ is the angle between the male hose connector upright 303 and the male hose connector elbow 305 from a front elevation view.
- the first angle, ⁇ is preferably between 55-70 degrees, and ideally 62.5 degrees.
- the second angle, ⁇ is preferably between 25-35 degrees, and ideally 30 degrees. The combination of these angles provide an alignment so the female end of a hose to be wound on the hose reel 100 is optimally located on the spool 200 to provide easier winding and placement of the hose against the left flange 210 and against the core 220 .
- the operation of the hose reel 100 is further improved by the alignment of the male hose connector 300 with the strain relief 400 .
- the strain relief 400 comprises Angle ⁇ is the angle between the male hose connector upright and the location of the strain relief 400 on the left flange 210 .
- Angle ⁇ is preferably between 140-160 degrees, and ideally 150 degrees.
- hose indent 219 is used in the left flange 210 as best seen in FIGS. 16 and 16 a .
- the hose indent 219 comprises an pocket in the left flange 210 that allows the female end of the hose to be attached to the male hose connector 300 to traverse from the connection at the male hose connector 300 through the profile of the left flange 210 and lay against the interior wall of the left flange 210 and on the core 220 approximately half the distance to a strain relief 400 mounted on the left flange 210 .
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- The present invention relates to a hose reel and, more specifically, to a hose reel with a simplified spool construction, unobtrusive hose connector, longer-lasting plumbing, and improved torque transfer from handle to spool.
- It is generally recognized that in many instances it is desirable to provide a means for storing a hose, such as a garden hose. It may not be necessary to use a hose at a considerable distance from a water source. In many applications, it is only necessary to use a hose a short distance from the water source and then in another instance, use the hose a different distance from the water source. Accordingly, it is desirable to provide a means for storing the hose with a free end which may have a nozzle attached thereto or may be adapted to be connected to another piece of equipment, such as a lawn sprinkler. The inlet to the hose should be connected to a source of fluid, such as, water, so that a selected length of hose may be removed from the storage device and the hose may be utilized.
- A device which is well-known for providing a means for storing a hose and being capable of connecting the hose to a source of water is a garden hose reel shown in U.S. Pat. No. 2,642,312, issued Jun. 16, 1953, to Thomas Shine. The Shine patent teaches a hose reel wherein the inlet end of the hose may be secured to a source of water on the reel and the hose then may be wound onto the reel. This arrangement is perfectly advantageous for those arrangements wherein the hose may remain at a fixed location. However, when it is desirable to move the hose from one location to another, the Shine device does not lend itself to easy movement. Furthermore, it is to be noted that in the Shine device the weight of the hose and water is supported by the pipe which delivers the water.
- An apparatus which provides a means for not only storing the hose, but also provides a means for transporting the hose is disclosed in U.S. Pat. No. 3,587,626 to William E. Cowley, which patent issued on Jun. 28, 1971, and is entitled “Transportable Hose Reel.” The Cowley patent discloses a reel for storing hose which reel also provides a support for the entire device. The reel is mounted in a handle which may be positioned on a supporting surface in a manner which allows the reel to rotate on the handle. The reel is connected to a water supply through a hose section which delivers water to the reel and then to the hose mounted on the reel.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,137,939 to Ho Chow, issued Feb. 6, 1979, entitled “Hose Reel Cart,” teaches a construction for a hose reel cart wherein a handle also provides a frame for supporting a hose reel. The hose reel receives a hose, and the frame has a pair of wheels for movably supporting the cart during transfer from one location to another. Both the Chow and Cowley devices have their supports provide a double function in that the support for the reel also provides a conduit for the water. It has been found in practice that when a reel is supported by a conduit, gasket material in the reel tends to wear quickly and thereby allow leaks to develop. It has also been found that the heretofore known reels are made of metal which has a tendency to rust when a protective surface becomes damaged or is worn away through usage. The reel tends to become rusty and not rotate freely. Also, other parts tend to become inoperative due to rusting.
- U.S. Pat. No. 4,512,361, entitled “Hose Storage Apparatus” and issued on Apr. 23, 1985 to Cosmo N. Tisbo et al., asserts to be an improvement on the Shine, Chow, and Crowley devices in that the Tisbo device minimizes the space necessary for storage and does not require removal. However, the hose connector and placement distance between the flanges and frame of Tisbo interferes with the winding of the hose onto the reel. Additionally, the cranking mechanism of Tisbo concentrates torque on one side of the reel.
- Another detriment of prior art hose reels is the rotary union. Rotary unions are typically made of plastic, which wear quickly and are not optimum for usual outdoor environments where extreme temperatures and sunlight can further degrade those parts. Additionally, prior art rotary unions have relied upon double O-rings as the only seal between the moving parts. U.S. Pat. No. 9,574,689 to William J. Phillips et al., entitled “Composite Rotary Union for Hose Reel,” purports to address some of the disadvantages of prior art rotary union assemblies. However, the Phillips device is predominantly plastic and relied upon deficient seal means.
- There is a need in the art for an improved hose reel constructed of more durable but smaller numbers of components that improves winding and unwinding of a hose, eases strain on the hose, and increases the longevity of the wear parts of the rotary union.
- In various embodiments, a hose reel is disclosed. Specifically, a portable hose reel for storing and transporting a garden hose is disclosed. The spool portion of the hose reel comprises two blow-molded flanged connected by a single core to streamline manufacturing and increase strength and durability over prior art hose reels. The hose reel further includes a novel design for the hose connector that is unobtrusive and enhances alignment of the hose while being reeled onto the spool in combination with a strain relief feature. The bow tie shape of the spool and frame geometry increases stability while winding or unwinding a garden hose on the hose reel and prevents the hose from wrapping around the frame while winding. The plumbing of the hose reel is constructed of metal and includes double O-rings each with a polytetrafluoroethylene backer with to increase durability and prevent leaking over time. The disclosed hose reel provides improved torque transmission from the hose reel crank to the spool via the hose connector being embedded in one of the spool flanges with a tabbed spacer block connected to the spool axel by a set bolt.
- The above summary is not intended to describe each illustrated embodiment or every implementation of the subject matter hereof. The figures and the detailed description that follow more particularly exemplify various embodiments.
- Subject matter hereof may be more completely understood in consideration of the following detailed description of various embodiments in connection with the accompanying figures, in which:
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FIG. 2 is a front elevation view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 3 is a rear elevation view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
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FIG. 5 is a bottom plan view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 6 is a right side elevation view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 7 is a left side elevation view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 8 is an exploded front isometric view of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 with most of the frame removed for clarity. -
FIG. 9 is an exploded rear isometric view of an embodiment of the spool portion of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 10 is an exploded front isometric view of an embodiment of the plumbing of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 11a is left side elevation view of an embodiment of the block spacer of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 11b is front elevation view of the block spacer of the hose reel ofFIG. 11 a. -
FIG. 11c is front isometric view of the block spacer of the hose reel ofFIG. 11 a. -
FIG. 12 is sectional view of an embodiment of the rotary couple axle of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 taken along line A-A inFIG. 10 . -
FIG. 13 is an exploded front isometric view of an embodiment of the axle mechanism of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 14 is a left side elevation view of the left flange of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 14a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . taken along line B-B inFIG. 14 . -
FIG. 15 is a left side elevation view of the left flange and male hose connector ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 15a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange and male hose connector of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 taken along line C-C inFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 15b is a left side elevation view of the male hose connector ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 15c is a front elevation view of an embodiment of the male hose connector ofFIG. 15 . -
FIG. 16 is a right side elevation view of the left flange of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 . -
FIG. 16a is a sectional view of an embodiment of the left flange of the hose reel ofFIG. 1 taken along line D-D inFIG. 16 . - While various embodiments are amenable to various modifications and alternative forms, specifics thereof have been shown by way of example in the drawings and will be described in detail. It should be understood, however, that the intention is not to limit the claimed inventions to the particular embodiments described. On the contrary, the intention is to cover all modifications, equivalents, and alternatives falling within the spirit and scope of the subject matter as defined by the claims.
- The following detailed description should be read with reference to the drawings in which similar elements in different drawings are numbered the same. The drawings, which are not necessarily to scale, depict illustrative embodiments and are not intended to limit the scope of the inventions as claimed. It is understood that the various components disclosed in the drawings may be substituted with equivalent components and are not considered limiting. Any references to front and back, right and left, top and bottom, upper and lower, and horizontal and vertical are intended for convenience of description, not to limit the present invention or its components to any one positional or spatial orientation.
- Referring now generally to the figures, a hose reel according to an embodiment of the invention is depicted in
FIGS. 1-7 in the byreference numeral 100.FIGS. 8-13 present assorted views of various components of thehose reel 100 to provide additional detail. - The
hose reel 100 comprises aspool 200 including aleft flange 210 andright flange 211 joined by acore 220 as illustrated inFIG. 9 . For strength and ease of manufacturing, thecore 220 is a single body, but can comprise multiple parts. Theflanges core 220 are preferably held together with one ormore spool bolts 250. Thespool bolts 250 may be locked between theflanges spool bolts 250 may be screw-type that fix into one of theflanges flanges flanges spool 200 may also includehandle slots 216 for both lifting thehole reel 100 or for rotating thespool 200. A novel feature of the present invention is the bowtie shape of thespool 200 from the front or rear views (FIGS. 2-3 ). This shape, along with other features to be described herein, provides for the optimum spooling of a hose onto thespool 200. Strength and stability of thespool 200 is further imparted by the use of one ormore flange prongs 212 on theflanges core prong receivers 225 on thecore 220. WhileFIGS. 1-13 illustrate thespool bolts 250 traverse a central cavity of thecore 220, it is also contemplated that thespool bolts 250 could traverse opencore prong receivers 225. - The
spool 200 of the hose real 100 is supported by aframe 600 that allows transport of thehose reel 100 and allows thespool 200 to rotate. Thespool 200 is supported by an axle comprising three parts (main axle 230, rotatingcoupler axle 333, and t-coupler 320) connects to theframe 600 vialeg hubs 680. Themain axle 230 is preferably constructed of aluminum to provide strength with lower weight and to prevent rust, but may be made of any material for specific purposes.Leg hubs 680 may be constructed of metal, plastic, or a combination of materials to address specific environments and performance goals.Bushings 270 are preferably used to mount the axle into theleg hubs 680. - The
frame 600 of thehose reel 100 may be of any geometry that supports and allows thespool 200 to rotate while allowing ease of moving thehose reel 100.Front legs 630 andrear legs 640 support and connect to theleg hubs 680. Thefront legs 630 are connected by afront crossbar 610 and therear legs 640 are connected by arear crossbar 620 via crossbar joints 690. The preferred embodiment of thehose reel 100 includeswheels 700 on the crossbar joints 690 for therear crossbar 620 that allow thehose reel 100 to be rolled, butwheels 700 are not required. Each of the crossbar joints 690 for thefront crossbar 610 has afoot 710 to support the front of thehose reel 100 and to prevent movement while winding/unwinding a hose. - The
frame 600 may also include ahandle 645 to facilitate transport of thehose reel 100. Thehandle 645 may be a unibody construction or made of individual parts. In a preferred embodiment, thehandle 645 comprises handleuprights 650 that connect withleg hubs 680. Ahandle crossbar 660 connects to thehandle uprights 650 viahandle connectors 670. Preferably the handle uprights 950 and handlecrossbar 660 are made of aluminum and the handle connectors are made of durable plastic. In the embodiment of thehose reel 100 depicted inFIGS. 1-7 , thehandle 645 is directly above and aligned with theaxle 230. - Another embodiment (not shown) of the
handle 645 comprises thehandle 645 extending at the same angle as thefront legs 630 to a point approximately over thewheels 700 of thehose reel 100. Another embodiment includes a hose guide (not shown) mounted toward the front of thehose reel 100 to direct placement of a hose being wound onto thehose reel 100. A further embodiment may include a tray (not shown) mounted between thefront crossbar 610 andrear crossbar 620 for storage of accessories such as connectors, spray nozzles, or sprinklers. -
FIGS. 8 and 13 present exploded views of the rotational portion of thehose reel 100. One end of themain axle 230 extends toward a crank 500 (crank side) and the other end of themain axle 230 extends toward a t-connector 320 (hose side). The hose side of themain axle 230 connects to the inboard side of the t-connector 320. The crank side of themain axle 230 is connected to a crank 500 which can be rotated by a handle 510 (seeFIG. 1 ). Themain axle 230 can be attached to the crank 500 by any means known in the art. Preferably, a bolt runs through aligned slots in themain axle 230 and in thecrank 500 as illustrated inFIG. 8 . Likewise, thehandle 510 can be attached to the crank 500 by any means known in the art, but preferably by a bolt running through both pieces. - Another novel feature of the present invention is the use of a
spacer block 240 that provides improved torque transfer from the axle to thespool 200. As shown inFIGS. 11a-11c , thespacer block 240 includesspacer block tabs 245 that that are sized to matingly fitflange tab receivers 214 on the right flange 211 (seeFIG. 9 ). In the preferred embodiment, thespacer block 240 is connected to themain axle 230 by a bolt that runs through aspacer lock slot 247 in thespacer block 240 and an axlespacer lock slot 235. Other means of connecting thespacer block 240 to themain axle 230 known in the art may alternatively be used. - The novel plumbing of the
hose reel 100 provides for extended wear life, strength against breakage, smoother rotation of thespool 200, and resists leaks longer than prior art hose reels. One novel aspect of the plumbing system is the use of double O-rings 340 with polytetrafluoroethylene (PTFE)backers 350 on either side of the hydraulic connection between therotary coupler axle 333 androtary coupler housing 337, which together comprise the rotary coupler 330 (seeFIG. 12 ). The end of therotary coupler axle 333 distal to therotary coupler housing 337 connects to the t-connector 320. The illustrated embodiment utilizes a retainingring 370 that seats in a retainingring groove 335 to maintain the connection between therotary coupler housing 337 androtary coupler axle 333. In the preferred embodiment, therotary coupler 330 includesfemale hose connector 380 to attach a source hose to thehose reel 100. In the embodiment depicted inFIGS. 8 and 10 , therotary coupler axis 333 runs through theleg hub 680 andbushing 270 to connect to the t-connector 320. - A further novel feature of the disclosed
hose reel 100 is the configuration of themale hose connector 300. As shown inFIGS. 8 and 10 , themale hose connector 300 is connected to the t-connector 320 to provide hydraulic connection between therotary coupler 330 and the hose (not shown) to be wound on thehose reel 100. The connection may be accomplished using any means known in the art (threaded, welded, etc.), but the preferred method is machine screws. - As shown in
FIGS. 14 and 14 a, themale hose connector 300 is sized and arranged to fit within a flange malehose connector cutout 218 in theleft flange 210 and rest within a flange malehose connector pocket 213. This arrangement allows torque to be transferred from the axle through themale hose connector 300 to theleft flange 210, improving the performance of thehose reel 100. The arrangement further allows for themale hose connector 300 to fall completely within the front or rear profile of theleft flange 210, which prevents themale hose connector 300 from interfering with winding of a hose on thehose reel 100. - Another novel feature of the configuration of the
male hose connector 300 is the alignment of themale hose connector 300 with respect to thehose reel 100. The male hose connector comprises a malehose connector upright 303 and a malehose connector elbow 305 as illustrated inFIGS. 15-15 c. The malehose connector upright 303 and malehose connector elbow 305 form two angles as indicated inFIGS. 15b and 15c . The first angle, α, is the angle between the malehose connector upright 303 and the malehose connector elbow 305 from a side elevation view. The second angle, β, is the angle between the malehose connector upright 303 and the malehose connector elbow 305 from a front elevation view. The first angle, α, is preferably between 55-70 degrees, and ideally 62.5 degrees. The second angle, β, is preferably between 25-35 degrees, and ideally 30 degrees. The combination of these angles provide an alignment so the female end of a hose to be wound on thehose reel 100 is optimally located on thespool 200 to provide easier winding and placement of the hose against theleft flange 210 and against thecore 220. - The operation of the
hose reel 100 is further improved by the alignment of themale hose connector 300 with thestrain relief 400. Thestrain relief 400 comprises Angle γ is the angle between the male hose connector upright and the location of thestrain relief 400 on theleft flange 210. Angle γ is preferably between 140-160 degrees, and ideally 150 degrees. - Another novel improvement of the disclosed
hose reel 100 is the use of ahose indent 219 in theleft flange 210 as best seen inFIGS. 16 and 16 a. Thehose indent 219 comprises an pocket in theleft flange 210 that allows the female end of the hose to be attached to themale hose connector 300 to traverse from the connection at themale hose connector 300 through the profile of theleft flange 210 and lay against the interior wall of theleft flange 210 and on thecore 220 approximately half the distance to astrain relief 400 mounted on theleft flange 210. - Various embodiments of systems, devices, and methods have been described herein. These embodiments are given only by way of example and are not intended to limit the scope of the claimed inventions. It should be appreciated, moreover, that the various features of the embodiments that have been described may be combined in various ways to produce numerous additional embodiments. Moreover, while various materials, dimensions, shapes, configurations and locations, etc. have been described for use with disclosed embodiments, others besides those disclosed may be utilized without exceeding the scope of the claimed inventions.
- Persons of ordinary skill in the relevant arts will recognize that the subject matter hereof may comprise fewer features than illustrated in any individual embodiment described above. The embodiments described herein are not meant to be an exhaustive presentation of the ways in which the various features of the subject matter hereof may be combined. Accordingly, the embodiments are not mutually exclusive combinations of features; rather, the various embodiments can comprise a combination of different individual features selected from different individual embodiments, as understood by persons of ordinary skill in the art. Moreover, elements described with respect to one embodiment can be implemented in other embodiments even when not described in such embodiments unless otherwise noted.
- Although a dependent claim may refer in the claims to a specific combination with one or more other claims, other embodiments can also include a combination of the dependent claim with the subject matter of each other dependent claim or a combination of one or more features with other dependent or independent claims. Such combinations are proposed herein unless it is stated that a specific combination is not intended.
- Any incorporation by reference of documents above is limited such that no subject matter is incorporated that is contrary to the explicit disclosure herein. Any incorporation by reference of documents above is further limited such that no claims included in the documents are incorporated by reference herein. Any incorporation by reference of documents above is yet further limited such that any definitions provided in the documents are not incorporated by reference herein unless expressly included herein.
- For purposes of interpreting the claims, it is expressly intended that the provisions of 35 U.S.C. § 112(f) are not to be invoked unless the specific terms “means for” or “step for” are recited in a claim.
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