Winding device for lay flat style hose

Abstract

The invention provides a unique winding device specifically for lay flat style hose. The winder rotates either clockwise or counter clockwise via center supporting axis shaft inserted into a universal mounting bracket. Depending on the placement or spacing of described pins into the supporting bar, plurality of spacing options allow for any connector size, style, width, type or configuration of hose to be centered and wound in any standard or custom method. The hose winder produces tightly wound circular coiled lay flat types of hose in end-to-end or center-first (referred herein as “firefighter” style) with ends exposed and adjustable for any size or style of hose connectors. The wound hose can then be simply and easily pulled from the winding device in a tightly wound coil.

Description

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DRAWINGS

Referring to FIGS. 1 through 4 viewing full views of embodiments of inventive lay flat style hose winder. Comprises FIG. 1 universal adaptable slip fit mounting base. FIG. 2 is axle shaft comprising the support and rotation of FIG. 3 by means of attachment of FIG. 2 to FIG. 3 by predrilled holes comprises female threads; FIG. 2 has male threads or any other suitable means of attachment whatsoever. Also including FIG. 4 are mounting adjustable pins of approximate size ½ inch by 6 inches in length with protruding male threads or applicable varied length, diameter and fastening or composition depending on application and by any means whatsoever. FIG. 3 comprises a bar with plurality of receiving mounting holes with or without threads depending on application adapting universal placement of FIG. 4 to receive numerous applications and attached by any means whatsoever. The inventive lay flat style hose comprising nine combinations of pin placement. FIGS. 3 and 4 adapt to variable applications of winding ability and conformity by spacing pins FIG. 4 further or closer to axis or off set in nine combinations are possible to allow multiple applications.

TO ACCEPT MULTIPLE APPLICATIONS

It will be easily understood by those skilled in art, multiple applications of lay flat style hose by adapted spacing of mounting pins comprising of rotation in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction by operator power or adapted electric, gas or any other possible means whatsoever and within the spirit of the subject matter.

WINDING OPERATION

To initiate winding procedure, spacing pins FIG. 4 are adapted to appropriate holes in FIG. 3. Lay flat style hose to be mounted would then be centered onto either of mounting pins FIG. 4 for “firefighter” style winding or spacing pins spaced in one of 9 variations to allow “end-to-end” winding with lay flat hose coupler spaced between spacing pins FIG. 4 rotated by operator in a clockwise or counter clockwise direction by hand power or alternative motor power applied in any applicable form. The completed, tightly wound coil is then simply and easily removed from the winding apparatus by operator pulling the coiled lay flat style hose from winding device. The inventive subject matter being thus described will be obvious to apparatus winding variations possibilities or the composition of winding device composition of material not to be required as a departure from the spirit and scope of the inventive subject matter and the scope of above claims.

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

The present inventive subject matter is directed to a various size, length, width of lay flat style hose winder comprising a mounting bracket adapted to receive the rotating axel shaft which supports the attachment of a ridged bar of material with a plurality of threaded receiving mounting holes for hose-mounting adjustable extruding pair of pins. Unlike any other prior art, the present inventive subject matter encases the lay flat hose connector inside the winding coil at time of mounting and winding adjustments of the said pins allow universally configured spacing for a true, tightly wound coil with no regard to coupling variations, sizes or widths or configurations. The simplicity of present inventive subject matter allows the threaded bar to act as a mounting aide reinforcing the lay flat hose while being wound. Whereas with any and all prior art, easy access to remove said finished wound hose is not easy or accessible. By means of being simply and easily slid off of the two adjustable mounting pins in a coil and any configuration desired, the present inventive subject matter features simplistic advantages compared to any prior art. By encasing the beginning coupler there is added simplicity after wound coil is removed with no regard to width, exact type, length or coupling style of said hose assembly. It is another advantage and feature of the inventive subject matter to provide simplistic and universal mounting from a self-supporting, stand-alone structure to receiver mounting on any stationary or mobile platform by the use of mounting bolts, welding or any attachment and whereas the present inventive subject matter features numerous mounting possibilities. The use of only one main embodiment of said winding device can be easily attached to any of the remote receiving brackets determined by the specific mounting application. Further, a feature and advantage not possible with prior art due to the simplistic, universal design that allows the present inventive subject matter to be operated with a basic two-hand reeling motion.

Yet another feature and advantage not possible with prior art is the extremely short operator learning curve in that any person familiar with winding lay flat style hose and associated coupling devices can master the present inventive subject matter in just a few minutes of use. Potential operators can acquire skill of use by reading a short provided instruction sheet or by simply using the present inventive subject matter one time and in minimal time. Previous art specifically states, “Significant practice is required” to become proficient in the use of devices described in said previous art. The placement and spacing of the main embodiment receiving pins will allow the operator to alternately wind any type or style of lay flat hose from the center of the lay flat hose with both fastening connectors exposed at the completed wound coil referred to as “firefighter” style of coil winding meaning the operator can uncoil this style with less effort when the mentioned wound coil is to be used. No prior art allows universal means and simplicity of use and application as the present inventive subject matter by various placement of mounting onto mentioned application.

Claims

1. What I claim as my invention is a unique, simplistic utility designed for coiling and easy removal of lay flat types of hose in various lengths, widths and coupling styles and the utility of this device embodies a bar rotating on a center axis comprising a plurality of mounting holes for a pair of moveable pins to contact the hose and with different placement or spacing of said pins, with allow mounting in various application of lay flat types of hose with no regard to winding style (end-to-end or firefighter style) connector type, configuration, width or direction of wind and powered by hand, motor or any other means whatsoever.