Winding – tensioning – or guiding – Reeling device – With spring motor
Patent
1994-05-23
1996-04-23
Darling, John P.
Winding, tensioning, or guiding
Reeling device
With spring motor
2423854, 33414, 33756, B44D 338, B65H 7548
Patent
active
055096166
ABSTRACT:
An automatically retracting chalk line dispenser including, in part, a casing forming a reservoir for storing a quantity of chalk dust. A spool assembly includes a spool having string disposed within the casing such the string contacts the chalk dust. An automatic, centrifugal speed regulator assembly is included which contains at least one speed regulator arm, the arm having a primary end and a secondary end. A regulator arm support mechanism is provided for supporting the speed regulator arm relative to the chalk line dispenser wherein the regulator arm support mechanism rotates with the spool. The regulator arm support mechanism pivotally supports the primary end, and further supports a spring for retracting a dispensed length of the string. An arbor is attached to the casing so that relative rotation therebetween is prevented. The primary end of the regulator arm is adjacent to the arbor, wherein, when the spool is rotating at relatively low speeds the primary end of the regulator arm is not in contact with the arbor, and when a predetermined spool speed is exceeded which pivots the arm so that the secondary end of the arm is centrifugally extended, the primary end contacts the arbor, thereby, providing regulation of the speed of the spool. A spool control actuator is provided for 1) controlling the spool in a neutral position for allowing dispensing or retraction of the string and for 2) controlling the spool in a lock position for restricting movement of the string.
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