SUSPENDED CABLE REEL

Abstract

A foldable reel for uncoiling electrical cable is described which includes a suspension connector, pivoting bottom frame, vertical brace maintaining the separation of the suspension connector and the bottom frame, and flexible cable roll supports extending between the distal portions of the bottom frame and the suspension connector.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

FIG. 1 shows an exemplary wire reel mounted on a wall stud.

FIG. 2 shows an exemplary wire reel similar to that shown in FIG. 1, but suspended from a joist hanger and having a cable roll mounted on the reel.

FIG. 3 shows a perspective view enlargement of one side of the mounting bracket of the suspension arm for the exemplary wire reel of FIG. 1.

FIG. 4 shows a perspective view enlargement of the other side of the mounting bracket of the suspension arm from that shown in FIG. 3.

FIG. 5 shows an enlargement the mounting bracket of the wire reel of FIG. 1 mounted on a ceiling joist.

FIG. 6 shows the wire reel of FIG. 2 collapsed to a compact configuration.

Claims

1. A foldable cable reel, comprising a pivoting suspension connector;a foldable base frame;a spacing brace which, which extends between and maintains the separation of said pivoting suspension connector and said foldable base frame; andat least 3 flexible cable roll supports, wherein said supports extend between said pivoting suspension connector and the distal ends of said foldable base frame.

2. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said reel further comprises a combination stud and rafter suspension arm linked to said pivoting suspension connector.

3. The cable reel of claim 2, wherein said suspension arm comprises a first and a second end and a central elongated extension, wherein said first end comprises a stud hook and stud brace combination, wherein said brace further comprises a joist hook suitable for suspending said arm from a horizontal building member, and said second end comprises an attachment point for said pivoting suspension connector.

4. The cable reel of claim 3, wherein said brace extends essentially perpendicular to said central elongated extension and said stud hook comprises a hook extension pivotably attached at one end to said central elongated extension and at its other end comprises a hook dimensioned to fit around a standard wall stud.

5. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said pivoting suspension connector comprises a rotation brake.

6. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said spacing brace comprises a section of steel strap with a perpendicular bend at each end.

7. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said steel strap fits over a location stud at the center of said base frame.

8. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said spacing brace comprises a locking hinge approximately at its center.

9. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said spacing brace comprises a hinge at or near its connection with said base frame.

10. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said cable reel is mounted on a wall stud.

11. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein said cable reel is suspended from a ceiling joist.

12. The cable reel of claim 1, wherein a roll of Romex electrical cable is installed on said cable reel.

13. A method for dispensing electrical cable, comprising pulling a desired length of cable from a cable roll mounted on the cable reel of claim 1.

14. A cable reel kit comprising a cable reel of claim 1; anda cable reel storage case.

15. The cable reel kit of claim 14, further comprising written instructions for use of said cable reel.