Rotatable cable reel
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1. A cable reel comprising:
- an axle comprising a first end and a second end;
a drum affixed to the axle such that the drum and the axle rotate together;
a first flange rotatably affixed proximate to the first end of the axle by a first bearing, the first bearing comprising at least one ball or at least one roller for facilitating rotation of the first flange independent of the axle; and
a second flange rotatably affixed proximate to the second end of the axle by a second bearing, the second bearing comprising at least one ball or at least one roller for facilitating rotation of the second flange independent of the axle, wherein the first flange and the second flange rotate independently of one another.
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Abstract
A cable reel of the present disclosure can include two flanges and a central drum being independently rotatable from one another. The drum, which can be configured to receive a cable, can be mounted on an axle. The two flanges can be rotationally mounted on the axle at opposing distal ends of the axle. Bearings in the flanges can allow for a full rotation of the flanges about the axle.
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1. A cable reel comprising:
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an axle comprising a first end and a second end; a drum affixed to the axle such that the drum and the axle rotate together; a first flange rotatably affixed proximate to the first end of the axle by a first bearing, the first bearing comprising at least one ball or at least one roller for facilitating rotation of the first flange independent of the axle; and a second flange rotatably affixed proximate to the second end of the axle by a second bearing, the second bearing comprising at least one ball or at least one roller for facilitating rotation of the second flange independent of the axle, wherein the first flange and the second flange rotate independently of one another. - View Dependent Claims (2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10)
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11. A cable reel comprising:
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an axle comprising a first end and a second end; a drum rotatably installed on the axle; a first flange rotatably affixed proximate to the first end of the axle; and a second flange affixed proximate to the second end of the axle, wherein the drum, the first flange, and the second flange are independently rotatable relative to one another, and wherein at least the drum and the first flange are independently rotatable relative to the axle. - View Dependent Claims (12, 13, 14, 15)
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16. A cable reel comprising:
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an axle comprising a first end and a second end; a drum affixed to the axle such that the drum and the axle rotate together; a first flange rotatably affixed proximate to the first end of the axle by a first bearing, the first bearing comprising at least one ball or at least one roller for facilitating rotation of the first flange independent of the axle; and a second flange affixed proximate to the second end of the axle.
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17. A cable reel comprising:
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an axle comprising a first end and a second end, wherein the axle has a single-piece construction; a drum rotatably installed on the axle; a first flange rotatably affixed on the axle proximate to the first end of the axle; and a second flange rotatably affixed on the axle proximate to the second end of the axle; wherein, when the drum, the first flange, and the second flange are installed on the axle, the drum, the first flange, and the second flange are independently rotatable with respect to one another and with respect to the axle during rotation of the first flange and the second flange. - View Dependent Claims (18)
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19. A cable reel comprising:
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an axle comprising a first end and a second end; a drum rotatably installed on the axle; a first flange rotatably affixed on the axle proximate to the first end of the axle; and a second flange affixed on the axle proximate to the second end of the axle; wherein, when the drum, the first flange, and the second flange are installed on the axle, the drum, the first flange, and the second flange are independently rotatable with respect to one another, and at least the drum and the first flange are independently rotatable relative to the axle. - View Dependent Claims (20)
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